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About

Anvil has firmly established itself as a publisher of progressive, contemporary Canadian literature with a distinctly urban sensibility. An award-winning publisher of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, Anvil has become known for its quality books and unconventional literary work. National—and local—in its vision, Anvil remains committed to its East Vancouver roots, and doesn’t shy away from work from the wrong side of the tracks.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada Established in 1990

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary, Quirky.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Place/Regions (Specific region, Urban areas).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Novella NovellaNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words).
Fiction Collection Fiction CollectionNo specific word count limits known.
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + >= 15% royalties Pay ranges from Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more). >= 15% royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Quirky.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: History (History of countries/regions), Place/Regions (Specific region).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Book BookNo specific word count limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + >= 15% royalties Pay ranges from Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more). >= 15% royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Invented/Nonce form, Long poetry, Narrative poetry, Prose poetry, Short poetry.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary, Quirky.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Place/Regions (Specific region, Urban areas).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poetry Chapbook Poetry ChapbookNo page limits known.
Poetry Collection Poetry CollectionNo page limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + >= 15% royalties Pay ranges from Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more). >= 15% royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
No OK No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 Jan 2024
Last Audited: 22 Jan 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 11 Jul 2006

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